Chapter 392: Something's Wrong, This Ishigami Yuu Is Off
The arrival of Shirogane Miyuki and the others initially made Togashi Yuuta and those who didn't know them a bit reserved.
However, it was understandable, as after introductions, each of their identities was quite impressive. For example, Shinomiya Kaguya was the eldest daughter of the Shinomiya Family, Fujiwara Chika came from a political family, and even the seemingly small Iino Miko was the daughter of a Supreme Court judge.
Ishigami Yuu, though relatively more ordinary, was still the young master of a large toy company, just very low-key.
And while Shirogane Miyuki came from the most ordinary background, his ability to become the Student Council President of Shuchiin was what was truly terrifying.
But fortunately, everyone was very easygoing, and after a while, Takanashi Rikka and the others also relaxed and started playing around as they had before.
While eating, Kaede and Shirogane Miyuki chatted, watching Fujiwara Chika and Dekomori Sanae play.
However, because Shinomiya Kaguya was also nearby, they didn't discuss Shirogane Miyuki and Shinomiya Kaguya's romance, but rather their upcoming university plans.
"Next, I'll naturally go to university. Shinomiya and I have discussed it, and we plan to study abroad at Stanford University."
"Ah~~ Studying abroad."
Kaede wasn't too surprised. If Shirogane Miyuki wanted to stay in Japan for university, he could naturally go to any top university he wished. But his desire to study abroad was probably for even greater achievements in the future.
After all, having a girlfriend like Shinomiya Kaguya surely comes with considerable pressure.
"But Stanford University... then you'll have to practice your English speaking skills well, Senpai."
Shirogane Miyuki's English grades weren't a concern, but that was only for exams. Speaking and regular English exams are completely different; the most important thing is to speak.
Although Kaede's English grades were also good, his speaking skills were only average, and he didn't have a need to use English, so a little speaking ability was enough.
However, if Shirogane Miyuki was going to study abroad, he would have to practice this area thoroughly and then continue to strengthen it after going abroad.
"English speaking, that really is a problem."
Nodding, Shirogane Miyuki also seemed a bit troubled: "Recently, whenever I have free time, I ask Shinomiya and Secretary Fujiwara to help me practice speaking, but it's really very different from regular English written exams."
"That's quite troublesome, but Shirogane-senpai, your English grades are very good, your vocabulary is there, and you still have a year before you study abroad, which is enough time to practice your speaking skills well."
Taking a sip of juice, Shirogane Miyuki smiled and asked, "My plans are already set, Asakura. What about you? Although you're in your second year of high school, given your personality, you must have already considered it, right?"
"Yes, I have."
Glancing at Eriri, who was concentrating on her drawing beside him, Kaede said, "For me, it'll be Todai or Waseda. I'll ease up on work a bit in my third year of high school and focus on preparing for the exams; it should be stable. I plan to major in literature; in the future, I can either continue writing novels or become a screenwriter. As for Eriri, she'll naturally specialize in art."
"That's good, you've thought it through very clearly."
The conversation between these two academic aces could be said to have had a huge impact on the several academic underachievers present.
"Todai... Waseda..."
Colette's eating speed also slowed down, and she mused, "It sounds very difficult to get into."
Fujiwara Chika smiled and patted Colette-chan's head, saying, "Hehe, Colette-chan, you don't need to think about this so early. Everyone chooses a different path, and combining your own talent, getting into a suitable school is also very good!"
"My talent, huh..."
Tilting her head, Colette's ponytail bobbed as she said, "It's so hard."
Asking the always carefree Colette to ponder such things was indeed a bit difficult for her.
And at this moment, Kaede noticed something.
That is, one of the Student Council members seemed a bit off.
This person who was off was none other than the Student Council treasurer, Ishigami Yuu.
According to Ishigami Yuu's personality, although he wasn't the type who liked crowds, he was still relatively relaxed when surrounded by familiar people and wouldn't avoid communication.
But now, besides occasionally eating and listening to everyone chat, Ishigami Yuu wasn't participating. Instead, he was secretly glancing at his phone from time to time, and Kaede didn't know what he was doing.
Nudging Shirogane Miyuki's arm, Kaede gestured towards Ishigami Yuu and quietly asked, "Senpai, what's up with Ishigami lately?"
"Hm? Ishigami?"
Shirogane Miyuki was startled for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I'm not sure. After he finishes his work, he usually leaves the Student Council the earliest. But as far as I know, nothing has happened, and recently he hasn't been as ostracized at school as before. Hmm... Oh, what could be the reason?"
As he spoke, Shirogane Miyuki also fell into thought.
Kaede knew that relying on Shirogane Miyuki was useless. Unless he asked Ishigami himself, he would likely never know the reason.
But Kaede always felt that Ishigami's habit of constantly checking his phone was exactly like someone in love.
Ishigami Yuu... in love... Emm~~~ Really? Or fake?
It's a pity they're not in the same school, otherwise, he'd know the specifics. It's really making me curious... In the afternoon, after everyone had eaten their fill, the club president, as expected, lay down and fell asleep. The others also started various activities.
Everyone in the Art Club, except Colette, started drawing. Nibutani Shinka and Utaha also joined in.
Colette, on the other hand, played airplane chess with Fujiwara Chika, Dekomori Sanae, and Takanashi Rikka, with Iino Miko watching from the side. Kaede wondered what Fujiwara Chika was thinking, bringing airplane chess to a cherry blossom viewing.
Seeing them having so much fun, Eriri rested her cheek on her hand and said, "I wish I had brought playing cards."
Patting Eriri's head, Kaede chuckled, "I brought playing cards, but let's finish the drawing at hand first."
"Eh? Really?"
Eriri immediately became excited, and her drawing speed increased by a third.
Shirogane Miyuki and Shinomiya Kaguya went for a stroll around, clearly wanting some alone time, and no one disturbed them.
Looking around, Kaede said in surprise, "Hm? Where's Takasu?"
"Eh? Oh, right, Taiga also seems to be gone."
The two looked at each other, as if they had discovered something.